
Lady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis)
Lady's mantle, also known as Lady's Mantle, Dewcup
A suitable garden plant for your description is Lady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis). This perennial is a part of the rose family and hails from southern Europe. It is popular in gardens for its ornamental value, often used as ground cover or along pathways. In spring, it blooms with small greenish-yellow flowers that are known to attract butterflies. However, be mindful that Lady's mantle can self-seed easily and might become invasive in certain conditions.
Key Facts About Lady's mantle
Attributes of Lady's mantle
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 45 cm
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
3 mm
Flower Color
Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Lady's mantle
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Rose
Genus
Lady's mantles
Species
Lady's mantle